What was one reason why the United States gave encouragement to Israel during the invasion of southern Lebanon?
A) The Reagan administration hoped that the invasion would destroy the PLO.
B) The Reagan administration hoped that the invasion would lead to the release of hostages.
C) The Reagan administration hoped that the invasion would force Lebanon to honor a treaty.
D) The Reagan administration hoped that the invasion would sever Soviet-Lebanese relations.
E) The Reagan administration hoped that the invasion would redraw borders in the Middle East.
Answer: A
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a. true b. false
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